"plateroon" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Most likely derived from plate and doubloon. Etymology templates: {{l|en|plate}} plate, {{l|en|doubloon}} doubloon Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} plateroon (plural not attested)
  1. (slang, archaic) a counterfeit coin. Tags: archaic, no-plural, slang Derived forms: George plateroon
    Sense id: en-plateroon-en-noun-fo5DSDOO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English nouns with unattested plurals

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